6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking through Marangu Route

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Trek Mount Kili through Marangu Route well Known as the "Coca-Cola" route, the Marangu route approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. It is the oldest, most well established route.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro marangu route  Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. Marangu is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut. Also available for consumption are soft drinks, bottled water, and beer

What's Included

Bottled water
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
5 nights accommodation in Huts while trekking Marangu
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
First and Last night accommodation at Buffalo hotel/Similar hotel in Moshi -Bed and Breakfast.
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Items and service of personal nature

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your Moshi Hotel/ Accommodation or Airport

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Moshi to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

    1 stop
  • 1

    You shall be collected from your Moshi Hotel 8:00AM , depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

    1 stop
  • 2

    We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks - two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge

    1 stop
  • 3

    This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Horombo Hut.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Horombo Hut to Kibo

    1 stop
  • 4

    We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

    1 stop
  • 5

    Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

    1 stop
  • 6

    Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Rain Forest On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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